Health & WELLBEING Heel Pain In Kids by Kellie Palmer Podiatrist Stepping Out Podiatry
Prevention often better than the cure New doctor in Maleny with an eye for attention to detail
Have you noticed your child limping? sport? Have they stopped wanting to participate from sport all together because of pain? A very common cause of heel pain in kids is called Calcaneal Apophysitis (Sever’s Condition), and it is worth getting it checked out. Calcaneal Apophysitis is a common kids condition we see at Stepping Out Podiatry. It is characterised by pain at the back of the heel, particularly during and ! years old. Calcaneal Apophysitis typically occurs when a child has a growth spurt and the long leg bones are lengthening, but the muscles and tendons have yet to grow or stretch to keep up. This causes the Achilles tendon to become tight and to pull on the back of the heel bone. In adults, the calcaneus (heel bone) is one solid bone, however before the age ! " # $% actually still in two parts and has yet to solidify/fuse into one solid bone. This means that when the Achilles is pulling on the back of the heel bone, it & Fortunately there are several interventions our Podiatrists can suggest to reduce pain and manage the symptoms until the bone totally fuses. Footwear changes, icing and strapping are a few measures you can put into place straight away. If the pain isn’t subsiding and you feel you need help, or feel there might be an underlying gait issue contributing to this pain, make an appointment and let us help to get their pain under control! Talk to our Podiatrists if you are worried % !** * + our website www.steppingoutpodiatry. com.au.
DR Bronwyn Hytten, the new doctor at Ochre Medical Centre Maleny, is a firm believer that prevention is better than cure. “I believe very strongly in the value of evidence-based medicine. So I make a particular effort to stay abreast of the most up to date scientific research.” Dr Hytten completed her medical degree at Griffith University in 2013. From there she did her internship and residency through the Sunshine Coast Health Service including rotations at Nambour, Maleny, Gympie, Caloundra and Sunshine Coast University Hospitals. “I chose to specialise in General Practice because of the opportunity to provide
ongoing care to patients with a wide variety of conditions,” explains Dr Hytten. “As a junior doctor I worked a lot in emergency departments, but although I found it rewarding, it was difficult never knowing
what happened to my patients next. In General Practice, I enjoy being able to follow up with my patients and focus on helping them manage both acute problems and chronic conditions. I have a strong focus on optimising health to prevent problems and early detection to allow for early intervention.” Dr Hytten completed her RACGP Fellowship in 2022 and did some locum work in New Zealand, where she gained experience in working within a different health system. Now, back in South East Queensland, she is enjoying living in the hinterland and looking forward to receiving patients at Ochre Health, with its distinct patientfirst culture and incredible team.
Dr Hytten has an interest in all aspects of General Practice, but has a particular interest in preventative medicine, cardiovascular disease, diabetes management, women’s health and travel medicine. “I’m focused on treating every individual as an individual and trying to do my best for them.” Outside of the consultation room, Dr Hytten is a keen bushwalker and is excited about exploring the many walks in the region and where possible, with her Border Collie tagging along. Dr Hytten is accepting new patients at Ochre Medical Centre Maleny. Bookings can be made via ochrehealth.com.au or by calling the practice on (07) 5494-2388.
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Neighbours day, connecting local community More than 100 community members came through the doors of the Glass House Community Hall on Saturday March 23 to celebrate Neighbours Day and connect with the many community groups in the district. Making new connections and reconnecting was the aim for the day and on show were the offerings of 25 local community groups that provided opportunities to socialise and join with others to make a
difference. The Glass House Neighbourhood Centre, Rural Fire Service, Uniting Church and Community Hall came together to create an opportunity for
groups and people new to the area to chat and connect over morning tea and a Rotary sausage sizzle. Supported by the ‘We
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recover better together’ project, this event provided a wonderful platform for local community groups to become better connected. Gatherings like these also strengthen community bonds, networks and resilience - allowing the community to recover better following times of need. Visit the Glass House Mountains Community Hall facebook page for more events from community groups throughout the year.
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